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And why do doubts arise in your hearts?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And He said to them, “Why are you frightened, and why are doubts arising in your hearts?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And He said to them, &#8220Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And He said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And He said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And He said, “Why are you troubled, and why are doubts rising in your hearts?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Why are you troubled? ” he asked them. “And why do doubts arise in your hearts?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />&#8220Why are you troubled?&#8221 He asked them. &#8220And why do doubts arise in your hearts? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and wherefore do questionings arise in your heart?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But Jesus said, "Why are you so frightened? Why do you doubt? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and wherefore do reasonings arise in your heart?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He asked them, "Why are you afraid? Why do you have doubts?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But he said to them, "Why are you alarmed? Why are these doubts coming up in your minds? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But Jesus told them, "What's frightening you? And why are you doubting? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Why are you troubled,? Jesus asked, ?and why do doubts arise in your hearts?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then he said to them, "Why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He said to them, "Why are you troubled? Why do doubts arise in your hearts?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he said to them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />but He said to them, "Why such alarm? And why are there such questionings in your minds?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He said to them, “Why are you troubled? Why do doubts arise in your hearts? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And He said to them, “Why are you troubled? And why do reasonings come up in your hearts?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And He said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do doubts come up in your hearts?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he said to them, 'Why are ye troubled? and wherefore do reasonings come up in your hearts?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he said to them, Why have ye been troubled? and wherefore do reflections come up in your hearts?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he said to them: Why are you troubled, and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he said to them: “Why are you disturbed, and why do these thoughts rise up in your hearts?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then he said to them, “Why are you troubled? And why do questions arise in your hearts?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He said to them, “Why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Jesus said to them, Why do you tremble? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/24.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And Yeshua said to them, “Why are you shaken, and why do imaginations arise in your hearts?”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/24.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And he said to them: Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/24.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And He said to them, <FR>Why are you excited, and why do reasonings arise in your heart?<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/24.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And he said to them, Why are ye under such agitation of mind? and why do reasonings arise in your hearts?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/24.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />upon which he said to them, why are you in this confusion? what is it, that your minds are so perplex'd?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />but He said to them, "Why such alarm? And why are there such questionings in your minds?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/24.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And He said to them, <FR>"Why are ye troubled? and wherefore do questionings arise in your heart?<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/24.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And He said to them, <FR>Why are ye troubled? and why do <Fr><i>such</i><FR> thoughts rise in your hearts?<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/24-38.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=9751" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/24.htm">Jesus Appears to the Disciples</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">37</span>But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit. <span class="reftext">38</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: Ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">“Why</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: este (V-PIA-2P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">are you</a> <a href="/greek/5015.htm" title="5015: tetaragmenoi (V-RPM/P-NMP) -- To disturb, agitate, stir up, trouble. Of uncertain affinity; to stir or agitate.">troubled,” </a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">Jesus asked,</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">“and</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">why</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what."></a> <a href="/greek/1261.htm" title="1261: dialogismoi (N-NMP) -- From dialogizomai; discussion, i.e. consideration, or debate.">do doubts</a> <a href="/greek/305.htm" title="305: anabainousin (V-PIA-3P) -- To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up.">arise</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2588.htm" title="2588: kardia (N-DFS) -- Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.">hearts?</a> </span> <span class="reftext">39</span>Look at My hands and My feet. It is I Myself. Touch Me and see—for a spirit does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/20-27.htm">John 20:27</a></span><br />Then Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and look at My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop doubting and believe.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-31.htm">Matthew 14:31</a></span><br />Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and took hold of Peter. “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/16-14.htm">Mark 16:14</a></span><br />Later, as they were eating, Jesus appeared to the Eleven and rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-1.htm">John 14:1</a></span><br />“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/20-19.htm">John 20:19</a></span><br />It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-17.htm">Matthew 28:17</a></span><br />When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/20-9.htm">John 20:9</a></span><br />For they still did not understand from the Scripture that Jesus had to rise from the dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/4-20.htm">Romans 4:20</a></span><br />Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/3-12.htm">Hebrews 3:12</a></span><br />See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-6.htm">James 1:6</a></span><br />But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-26.htm">Matthew 8:26</a></span><br />“You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-6.htm">John 16:6</a></span><br />Instead, your hearts are filled with sorrow because I have told you these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/20-25.htm">John 20:25</a></span><br />So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he replied, “Unless I see the nail marks in His hands, and put my finger where the nails have been, and put my hand into His side, I will never believe.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-5.htm">1 Corinthians 15:5</a></span><br />and that He appeared to Cephas and then to the Twelve.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he said to them, Why are you troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?</p><p class="hdg">and why.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/4-14.htm">Jeremiah 4:14</a></b></br> O Jerusalem, wash thine heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved. How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/4-5.htm">Daniel 4:5,19</a></b></br> I saw a dream which made me afraid, and the thoughts upon my bed and the visions of my head troubled me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/16-8.htm">Matthew 16:8</a></b></br> <i>Which</i> when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/24-37.htm">Alarm</a> <a href="/luke/17-19.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/luke/24-4.htm">Doubt</a> <a href="/luke/7-23.htm">Doubts</a> <a href="/luke/24-37.htm">Full</a> <a href="/luke/24-32.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/luke/24-32.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/luke/24-25.htm">Minds</a> <a href="/luke/5-22.htm">Questionings</a> <a href="/luke/5-23.htm">Reasonings</a> <a href="/luke/24-7.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/luke/24-33.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/luke/11-17.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/luke/21-14.htm">Troubled</a> <a href="/luke/19-31.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/7-11.htm">Alarm</a> <a href="/john/5-8.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/luke/24-41.htm">Doubt</a> <a href="/john/7-32.htm">Doubts</a> <a href="/luke/24-41.htm">Full</a> <a href="/luke/24-47.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/john/1-11.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/luke/24-45.htm">Minds</a> <a href="/philippians/2-14.htm">Questionings</a> <a href="/romans/1-21.htm">Reasonings</a> <a href="/luke/24-46.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/john/5-29.htm">Rising</a> <a href="/acts/8-22.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/john/5-4.htm">Troubled</a> <a href="/john/8-43.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/24-1.htm">Jesus' resurrection is declared by two angels to the women who come to the tomb.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/24-9.htm">They report it to others.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/24-13.htm">Jesus himself appears to the two disciples that went to Emmaus;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/24-36.htm">afterwards he appears to the apostles, and reproves their unbelief;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">47. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/24-47.htm">gives them a charge;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">49. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/24-49.htm">promises the Holy Spirit;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">50. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/24-50.htm">and so ascends into heaven.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Why are you troubled,</b><br>In this phrase, Jesus addresses the emotional state of His disciples. The context is post-resurrection, where the disciples are grappling with the reality of Jesus' resurrection. The term "troubled" reflects a deep emotional disturbance, which is understandable given the recent traumatic events of Jesus' crucifixion. This question echoes Jesus' earlier teachings about peace and trust in God (<a href="/john/14.htm">John 14:1</a>), reminding the disciples of His promises and the fulfillment of prophecy.<p><b>Jesus asked,</b><br>This highlights Jesus' personal engagement with His disciples. Despite His glorified state, He remains relational and concerned with their well-being. The use of questions by Jesus is a common teaching method in the Gospels, encouraging reflection and deeper understanding. It also demonstrates His patience and willingness to guide them through their confusion and fear.<p><b>and why do doubts arise in your hearts?</b><br>Here, Jesus addresses the internal struggle of belief versus doubt. The heart, in biblical terms, often represents the center of thought and emotion. The disciples' doubts are significant because they had witnessed Jesus' miracles and teachings firsthand. This moment is a call to faith, urging them to trust in the resurrection as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies (Isaiah 53, <a href="/psalms/16-10.htm">Psalm 16:10</a>). It also foreshadows the coming of the Holy Spirit, who will empower them to overcome doubt and spread the Gospel (<a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus has just risen from the dead and is appearing to His disciples. His question addresses their emotional and spiritual state.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a></b><br>The immediate audience of Jesus' question. They are experiencing fear and doubt after witnessing Jesus' crucifixion and hearing reports of His resurrection.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where these events take place. It is significant as the location of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_resurrection.htm">The Resurrection</a></b><br>The pivotal event that has just occurred, leading to Jesus' appearance to His disciples and their subsequent doubts and fears.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_upper_room.htm">The Upper Room</a></b><br>The likely setting for this encounter, where the disciples had gathered in fear and confusion after Jesus' death.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_doubt.htm">Understanding Doubt</a></b><br>Doubt is a natural human response, even among those who walked closely with Jesus. Recognizing this can help us approach our own doubts with grace and seek understanding.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/jesus'_compassion.htm">Jesus' Compassion</a></b><br>Jesus addresses the disciples' doubts with compassion, not condemnation. This teaches us about His character and how we should approach others' doubts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_over_fear.htm">Faith Over Fear</a></b><br>Jesus' question challenges us to choose faith over fear. In moments of doubt, we are called to remember His promises and past faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community.htm">The Role of Community</a></b><br>The disciples were together when Jesus appeared to them. This emphasizes the importance of community in overcoming doubt and fear.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_peace.htm">Seeking Peace</a></b><br>Jesus' presence brings peace. In times of trouble, seeking His presence through prayer and scripture can calm our hearts.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 24</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/recall_your_creator_in_youth.htm">Does He understand us?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_allow_faith-testing_events.htm">If God wants us to trust Him, why does He allow events that make people lose faith?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_gospel_of_mary_magdalene.htm">What is the Gospel of Mary Magdalene?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_trust_disciples'_testimony_if_they_doubted.htm">If some of Jesus' own disciples still doubted (Matthew 28:17), how can their testimony about the resurrection be considered credible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(38) <span class= "bld">Why are ye troubled?</span>--The question has a singular interest as witnessing to the identity of character, if one may so speak, of the risen Lord with all that had belonged to His humanity in the days of His ministry. He, too, had known what it was to be "troubled in spirit" (<a href="/john/11-33.htm" title="When Jesus therefore saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit, and was troubled.">John 11:33</a>; <a href="/john/12-27.htm" title="Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I to this hour.">John 12:27</a>; <a href="/john/13-21.htm" title="When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Truly, truly, I say to you, that one of you shall betray me.">John 13:21</a>), and out of that experience had grown the tender sympathy which showed itself in the words addressed to the disciples, "Let not your heart be troubled" (<a href="/john/14-1.htm" title="Let not your heart be troubled: you believe in God, believe also in me.">John 14:1</a>). Now they had a trouble of a different kind, and still, as before with the two who were on their way to Emmaus, He seeks to calm and sustain them. He knows even the unuttered thoughts and questionings that are rising in their hearts.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 38.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled t and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?</span> He had just given them. his peace. He proceeds further to allay their fears. Before showing them his pierced hands and feet and side, before eating in their presence, he addresses these comforting words to them: "See," he seems to say, "I give you my peace: why are ye troubled? why do you allow perplexing, harassing thoughts to arise in your hearts? The past is forgiven and forgotten." "I come not," as Stier beautifully sugests, "as a wrathful Judge to reckon with you for your unbelief and unfaithfulness. I bring to you (and all the world) from my sepulchre something very different from up-braidings." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/24-38.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">“Why</span><br /><span class="grk">Τί</span> <span class="translit">(Ti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are you</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐστέ</span> <span class="translit">(este)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">troubled,”</span><br /><span class="grk">τεταραγμένοι</span> <span class="translit">(tetaragmenoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5015.htm">Strong's 5015: </a> </span><span class="str2">To disturb, agitate, stir up, trouble. Of uncertain affinity; to stir or agitate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[Jesus] asked,</span><br /><span class="grk">εἶπεν</span> <span class="translit">(eipen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">why</span><br /><span class="grk">διὰ</span> <span class="translit">(dia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">{do} doubts</span><br /><span class="grk">διαλογισμοὶ</span> <span class="translit">(dialogismoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1261.htm">Strong's 1261: </a> </span><span class="str2">From dialogizomai; discussion, i.e. consideration, or debate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">arise</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀναβαίνουσιν</span> <span class="translit">(anabainousin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_305.htm">Strong's 305: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμῶν</span> <span class="translit">(hymōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hearts?</span><br /><span class="grk">καρδίᾳ</span> <span class="translit">(kardia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2588.htm">Strong's 2588: </a> </span><span class="str2">Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/24-38.htm">Luke 24:38 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/24-38.htm">Luke 24:38 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/24-38.htm">Luke 24:38 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/24-38.htm">Luke 24:38 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/24-38.htm">Luke 24:38 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/24-38.htm">Luke 24:38 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/24-38.htm">Luke 24:38 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/24-38.htm">Luke 24:38 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/24-38.htm">Luke 24:38 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/24-38.htm">Luke 24:38 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/24-38.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 24:38 He said to them Why are you (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/24-37.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 24:37"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 24:37" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/24-39.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 24:39"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 24:39" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>